Another Hudson is accepted for Full Classic Status
Browniepetersen
Senior Contributor
Could not wait to share this note with all my friends here on the Forum: "I got a letter today form David Schultz, Chairman of the Classification Committee of the Classic Car Club of America that reads: “Congratulations, Your 1936 Hudson Stratton Sport Saloon by Coachcraft was recommended for Full Classic status by the CCCA Classification Committee during its March 27th meeting. On the 28th of March it was approved by the Board."
You have all seen this car before but here we go again....
Brownie
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well done Brownie, it shows the dedication and quality of workmanship you have put into your 36 plus its rarity,something to be really proud of and well deserved
Mike0 -
Excellent, and congratulations! I'm sure Bernie Siegfried is smiling somewhere. (It is he, of course, who did a whole song and dance for the CCCA folks, many years ago, in order to get the '29 Super Six limousine accepted as a full classic. Up to now that was the only Hudson accepted by the CCCA)0
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Let me guess - new hat size 'bout 3 sizes bigger, right?? And new buttons to replace the ones that popped off your vest.
Seriously, congratulations Brownie - it's a well deserved honor!!!:woohoo:
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
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I afraid that I don't know any thing about the car. Would you mind telling us the history? Are you attending the Western Regional in San Diego? Congrats.0
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Great news, Brownie. Congratulations!
Now, when are you puttin' the small block and 700r4 in 'er?:woohoo:0 -
Looks like the 327 with 3/2's and 700R4 will go into the 39 Martz car. Do not seem to be able to sell it so I guess I will work on it.....0
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Browniepetersen wrote:Looks like the 327 with 3/2's and 700R4 will go into the 39 Martz car. Do not seem to be able to sell it so I guess I will work on it.....
Mmmm, Six Pack...
Seriously, Nicely done! Here's a cold one raised to ya.0 -
Wow! Congratulations Brownie! That Hudson was special but now it's more than ever.
Michel.0 -
Congrats. Is there more surviving examples than just yours? Can a car be one of a kind and still be a classic?
I know step-downs got the title "milestone car" not classics though.0 -
Well deserved, it is a beautiful car!0
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Well deserved Brownie. Beautiful car!!0
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Its a high honor for a another Hudson motorcar to be added to the CCA listing.
Congrats, and job well done. It would be great to read an article and see pics of your car in the WTN so all members would know of this.0 -
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Congrats. Is there more surviving examples than just yours? Can a car be one of a kind and still be a classic? "Quote"
Yes there is more than one....
Congrats Brownie, and a well deserved honor for such a great car.
Also, glad to hear your going to do the Martz.0 -
bent metal wrote:"Quote"
Congrats. Is there more surviving examples than just yours? Can a car be one of a kind and still be a classic? "Quote"
Yes there is more than one....
Congrats Brownie, and a well deserved honor for such a great car.
Also, glad to hear your going to do the Martz.
As Bent states, yes there is more than one. How many more than one is unknown. No one has spoke up to claim to have another. The other one is red and black and is for sale South of London. If you Google 1936 Hudson Stratton Sport Saloon it will most likely show up. It belonged to a member of the Railton Club in England and he sold it a short time ago. The new owner put it up for sale as a "Custom built one of a kind car." I have sent the owner a few emails but get no return?
Coachcraft built these cars as special orders--often for folks who worked for the British Government (i.e. mine was built for the Govenor General of Hong Kong) How many Coachcraft built is unknown because all of Coachcraft paper work and records were destroyed by the German bombing of London during WWII,
CCCA does do single cars. You can log onto their website and see the rules they use for determining what is a Classic. Recently CCCA added the Italia to their list. The other Hudson listed is the 1929 L custom bodied cars. I would expect that other Hudson's would be accepted if submitted (i.e. Boattail's, Dual windshild Pheaton's and such...?)0 -
Here's a photo of Brownie's actual car (not one like it) that I was told was taken in Hong Kong in the '30s.
Congrats, Brownie, and don't forget a story for the WTN! :cheer:
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Yes Sam, That photo was taken sometime in the fall of 1936 as best can be my guess. Sometime after it was delivered to the Governor General of Hong Kong, Sir Andrew Caldecott. The photo is of Lady Caldecott and was taken on a local road rally. The car recently completed (well, almost completed) a frame off restoration. Current plan today is to have it at Oklahoma City.0
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Brownie,
Congratulations on your '36 being accepted for 'Full Classic Status'. An excellent restoration of a very rare Hudson. You deserve all the acculades you receive when driving and presenting that Hudson.....0 -
Browniepetersen wrote:bent metal wrote:"Quote"
Recently CCCA added the Italia to their list. The other Hudson listed is the 1929 L custom bodied cars. I would expect that other Hudson's would be accepted if submitted (i.e. Boattail's, Dual windshild Pheaton's and such...?)
What??? When did CCCA accept Italias? For that matter, when did CCCA break their eternal rule that NO CAR newer than 1948 will be accepted as Classic? They have accepted the '29 Model L (all custom bodied) Hudsons for decades (includes the '29 dual cowl) and have accepted the '31 Hudson 8 Sports Roadsters (boattails) upon application as well.
Your '36 addition is one heckuva accomplishment with this organization; congratulations.0 -
Let me put it this way with the Italias. Last fall when I considered applying I looked over the listing and the "Hudson L" was the only one listed. I checked their listing in mid February (doing research for an article) and the Italia was listed. Other than that I do not know....0
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StillOutThere wrote:Browniepetersen wrote:bent metal wrote:"Quote"
Recently CCCA added the Italia to their list. The other Hudson listed is the 1929 L custom bodied cars. I would expect that other Hudson's would be accepted if submitted (i.e. Boattail's, Dual windshild Pheaton's and such...?)
What??? When did CCCA accept Italias? For that matter, when did CCCA break their eternal rule that NO CAR newer than 1948 will be accepted as Classic? They have accepted the '29 Model L (all custom bodied) Hudsons for decades (includes the '29 dual cowl) and have accepted the '31 Hudson 8 Sports Roadsters (boattails) upon application as well.
Your '36 addition is one heckuva accomplishment with this organization; congratulations.
Why does that say "Bent Metal Wrote"? I didn't write that.:dry:0 -
bent metal wrote:StillOutThere wrote:Browniepetersen wrote:bent metal wrote:"Quote"
Recently CCCA added the Italia to their list. The other Hudson listed is the 1929 L custom bodied cars. I would expect that other Hudson's would be accepted if submitted (i.e. Boattail's, Dual windshild Pheaton's and such...?)
What??? When did CCCA accept Italias? For that matter, when did CCCA break their eternal rule that NO CAR newer than 1948 will be accepted as Classic? They have accepted the '29 Model L (all custom bodied) Hudsons for decades (includes the '29 dual cowl) and have accepted the '31 Hudson 8 Sports Roadsters (boattails) upon application as well.
Your '36 addition is one heckuva accomplishment with this organization; congratulations.
Why does that say "Bent Metal Wrote"? I didn't write that.:dry:
Are you sure you didn't write it under an alias? LOL!!!
Congratulations, Brownie!!
Screw the CCCA! What do they know, all Hudsons are classics!;)0 -
Browniepetersen wrote:Let me put it this way with the Italias. Last fall when I considered applying I looked over the listing and the "Hudson L" was the only one listed. I checked their listing in mid February (doing research for an article) and the Italia was listed. Other than that I do not know....
The listing says ITALA...NOT ITALIA...The ITALA is a totally different beast.0 -
The paradox is that the so-called "classic" status is given to the two types of Hudson that were structurally the worst ever built, compared to genuine Hudson-built bodies. I have practical knowledge of both types, Biddle & Smart, and the English bodied models. Their only redeeming feature is their looks. The way they are built is shocking, fragile wooden bodies, with the sheet metal tacked over the top. They were built with untreated wood that rotted, and shook to bits on rough roads. I have rebuilt three 1929 Hudson 7-passenger sedans, and 6 genuine Hudson-bodied models, and serviced Railtons, Brough superiors, and English bodied car. For looks the custom bodies win every time, but for practicality, and real "classic" build, give me the genuine article any day.0
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Geoff C., N.Z. wrote:The paradox is that the so-called "classic" status is given to the two types of Hudson that were structurally the worst ever built, compared to genuine Hudson-built bodies. I have practical knowledge of both types, Biddle & Smart, and the English bodied models. Their only redeeming feature is their looks. The way they are built is shocking, fragile wooden bodies, with the sheet metal tacked over the top. They were built with untreated wood that rotted, and shook to bits on rough roads. I have rebuilt three 1929 Hudson 7-passenger sedans, and 6 genuine Hudson-bodied models, and serviced Railtons, Brough superiors, and English bodied car. For looks the custom bodies win every time, but for practicality, and real "classic" build, give me the genuine article any day.
That is not surprising at all. It is also precisely why you don't see many 30's era Chevys on the road . . . wood skeletons with sheet metal skins. They didn't last and shook like they were coming apart.0 -
ArkieJazz wrote:Browniepetersen wrote:Let me put it this way with the Italias. Last fall when I considered applying I looked over the listing and the "Hudson L" was the only one listed. I checked their listing in mid February (doing research for an article) and the Italia was listed. Other than that I do not know....
The listing says ITALA...NOT ITALIA...The ITALA is a totally different beast.
Thanks 'Arkie'
My bad Spelling is almost as common as my nature to be wrong?0 -
Maybe now I can submit my 36 Terraplane truck for consideration for full Classic status. I think it would look good parked next to a Dusenberg.
Way to go Brownie.0
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